Why we like it Amazing features for the weight: Even tall folks can stretch out in this 96-inch-long dome (the longest in our test), and the giant vestibule offers welcome shelter in prolonged storms.

Livability When three hikers share a tent in extended wet weather, a large vestibule provides critical space to cook, store wet gear, and maintain sanity. The freestanding Slater’s 23-square-foot covered porch was a godsend for testers, who also used it for card games and dog drying. A second door (with 9-square-foot vestibule) makes egress convenient for all occupants, and the 47-square-foot floor delivers beaucoup space for sleeping (one 6-footer even dozed with his arms stretched above his head). Headroom, however, is merely adequate, as the 42-inch peak slopes toward the foot. Bonus: Five mesh pockets sort everyone’s gadgets.